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Victorian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Original Foxed Glass, H83cm
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Victorian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Original Foxed Glass, H83cm

19th century
For Sale by Spinka & Co
Description

K0355 A exceptionally fine early Victorian horizontal wall mirror (circa 1850), retaining its magnificent original glass, gilding, and structural backboards. The mirror plate exhibits that desirable and authentic foxing that adds immense antique character without compromising clarity. It is housed within an finely carved giltwood frame, masterfully detailed with sweeping leafy scrolls at the base and resting upon its rare, original removable ceramic bun feet. Presented in home-ready condition, this striking overmantel piece comes complete with secure wall-mounting brackets. c1850

Please view our full selection of mirrors.

H32.5” W42.5”-frame W50”-max D2.5”

H2ft 8.5" W3ft 6.5" -frame W4ft 2" D2.5"

H83cm W108cm-frame W127cm D7cm

Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Victorian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09591989
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Broad pine backboards showing natural shrinkage: undisturbed nineteenth-century framing.
Dark mottling and speckling across the mirror plate: old silvering.
White ceramic bun feet at the base: raises the frame off the mantelpiece.
Gold leaf worn thin over the raised mouldings: many years of gentle handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1227427
Dealers Internal Reference
k0355
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For areas outside of mainland UK please contact us for a shipping quote.

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All our furniture has been restored in our workshop and is ready to use at home.

If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us on info@spinka.co or 07517940350 (00447517940350 what’s app).

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We also offer global air and sea freight with our trusted shipper.

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If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, please inform us by email within 48 hours of receiving your item.

We will then arrange a collection and issue a full refund.

The cost of return will be equal to the original delivery cost even when the cost is included (usually between £70-£185) and will be deducted from your refund.

We do not refund the original delivery cost.

The furniture must arrive back to us in the same condition that it left us.

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Description
K0355 A exceptionally fine early Victorian horizontal wall mirror (circa 1850), retaining its magnificent original glass, gilding, and structural backboards.
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The mirror plate exhibits that desirable and authentic foxing that adds immense antique character without compromising clarity.
Spinka & Co

It is housed within an finely carved giltwood frame, masterfully detailed with sweeping leafy scrolls at the base and resting upon its rare, original removable ceramic bun feet. Presented in home-ready condition, this striking overmantel piece comes complete with secure wall-mounting brackets. c1850

Please view our full selection of mirrors.

H32.5” W42.5”-frame W50”-max D2.5”

H2ft 8.5" W3ft 6.5" -frame W4ft 2" D2.5"

H83cm W108cm-frame W127cm D7cm

Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Victorian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09591989
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Broad pine backboards showing natural shrinkage: undisturbed nineteenth-century framing.
Dark mottling and speckling across the mirror plate: old silvering.
White ceramic bun feet at the base: raises the frame off the mantelpiece.
Gold leaf worn thin over the raised mouldings: many years of gentle handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227427
Dealers Internal Ref
k0355
Spinka & Co
Spinka & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019
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Spinka & Co is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Victorian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Original Foxed Glass, H83cm

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A rectangular Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror with carved rope twist moulding, corner scroll details, and original mirror glass.
Victorian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Original Foxed Glass, H83cm
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRope twist moulding, Scroll base feet, Beaded border
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian horizontal overmantel mirror is made from giltwood and gesso, showing a rich gold colour and original foxed glass. The rectangular frame displays detailed carving, including a rope twist moulding along the top and sides, a fine beaded inner border, and sweeping leafy scroll feet at the bottom corners. Small white ceramic bun feet support the base beneath the gilded wooden bar, while secure wall-mounting brackets and structural backboards complete the construction. The piece measures 83 cm high, 127 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. Suitable for an English Country House interior, this mirror is designed for placement above a mantelpiece in a living room, dining room, or bedroom. The glass plate provides clear reflections while retaining its authentic antique character, and the removable ceramic feet allow for flexible positioning directly on a shelf or mounted securely to the wall. The piece arrives ready for domestic use as a traditional wall mirror.

FAQs

A Victorian overmantel mirror is a decorative wall or mantelpiece mirror produced during the reign of Queen Victoria, specifically proportioned to sit directly above a fireplace hearth.

These mirrors were constructed using a wooden core frame coated with gesso, detailed with moulded ornamentation, and finished with applied gold leaf over a reflective glass plate.

Authentic period examples feature wooden backboards with period fixings, silvered glass displaying light spotting or foxing, and fine craquelure across the gesso surface.

Position the mirror directly above a fireplace mantelpiece or atop a wide console table to reflect natural light and establish a central focal point in contemporary living spaces.

Dust the frame gently with a soft dry brush without liquid solvents, and clean the glass plate using a microfibre cloth lightly dampened with water to prevent moisture entering the gilding.
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